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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.16, 2,858.58 and 1,544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.16, 2,858.58 and 1,544.28 is: 2,133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.16 : 2,858.58 = 1,544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.16/2,858.58 = 1,544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.16x = 2,858.58 × 1,544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.16x = 4,414,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,447.92/2,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.45

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